Tuesday, March 3, 2015

One last watercolor card this month to share with you. The idea with this one was to create a background to match the image. It is a fun approach and resulted in a unique card that mimics the glow of lightbulbs. It was made with brand new Hampton Art stamps and Jillibean Soup papers.

Celebrate Today card by Patty Folchert

The center mat is watercolor paper and using the clear stamp and an acrylic block I could map out where to paint the yellow paint for the bulb strands. Then I filled in the background with the sky blue color paint. That paper was then set aside to dry. Next I stamped the sentiment flags onto different patterned papers in black ink and fussy cut out. Once watercolor was dry I carefully aligned the lightbulb stamp in black ink over the yellow painted areas to create the glow effect. Then using Birthday Bisque papers I layered the yellow, orange and blue patterns as mats onto the card base. Last I added the sentiment flags as shown using 3D foam dots for the “Celebrate” and “party” flags.

It really was a fun technique to try and could be used for any stamp in your stash. So celebrate today by giving this technique a try.

Monday, March 2, 2015

Say thank you with some homespun love with this patchwork style card. Brand new Hampton Art stamp set and Soup Staples III adapted very well into a “quilted” look.

Thank You card by Patty Folchert

The card base was built with three different Soup Staples III papers. The stamping was in brown ink onto the wood and grid patterned paper, then fussy cut out. To create the patchwork heart I selected several scraps from the Soup Staples III papers and layered them onto a heart cardstock template. I attached them with adhesive to the heart and then sewed the edges with brown thread. Next I layered the stamped images onto the card as shown. Last I added the white pearl to the center of the flower.

This card takes an old-fashioned method and makes it new using modern day papers; an unexpected and delightful combo is the result. This is a perfect card to say thank you from the heart.

Sunday, March 1, 2015

Some of your favorite craft brands have come together to celebrate National Craft and Quilt Month. Did you know that studies show that arts and crafts aid in your emotional well-being and can help to reduce stress? Well we're here to celebrate for those very reasons... and because it's just plain fun to make stuff! We're giving one lucky winner each week the craft tools and materials to be creative and have fun.

From March 1st to March 28th, together, we’re giving away over $1,000 in prizes—with one winner chosen each week!

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Hey there, Stamp Fans!
My card was created out of necessity. I needed a baby card, and I needed it yesterday, you know? So I threw together a little something that fit the bill quite nicely and took less than ten minutes to make!

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

A sweet baby card is on the docket for today, made with a brand new Hampton Art stamp set and some Jillibean Soup paper and fringe garland.

Sweet Little One card by Patty Folchert

This card began with watercolor paper and paints using three colors I made a wash. Then set aside for it to dry. Next I stamped the sentiment and baby carriage stamp in blue ink onto the watercolor paper and matted onto the striped paper. Then from new kraft tag I cut out the “sweet” message and adhered to carriage. Then I added three pearls and some brand new Cotton Candy fringe garland was the perfect finishing touch.

Now you are ready for that next baby girl shower or toddler birthday party.